Greece; Parliament approves $14B. five year modernization plan

Greek lawmakers have approved a $14 billion five-year military modernization plan including purchase of Rafale jets, first of which it would receive around mid-2021.

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Athens is expected to sign the $3.04 billion deal for Rafale jets with French manufacturer Dassault Aviation later this month. It would cover delivery of 12 jets previously used by the French Air Force and 6 new ones.

Under its modernization plan, Greece wants to buy new helicopters, drones, frigates and upgrade its existing F-16 fighters.

Greece; Parliament approves $14B. five year modernization plan

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